Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (ankle) will remain sidelined for a third consecutive game on Saturday versus Atlanta. He continues to nurse a right ankle sprain and will have his next chance to return on Monday versus Memphis. The rest of the Brooklyn backcourt has received a boost without Thomas, while his absence has given Cameron Johnson a new opportunity in the starting unit. He had his best game of the season against the Hawks on Thursday with 29 points, four assists, and a couple of steals. Johnson should be able to cook up good numbers again on Saturday, as Atlanta continues to sit at the bottom of the table in defensive efficiency.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) is questionable to face the Hawks on Saturday. He's carrying a sore left leg and might be unavailable for a third consecutive contest. Dennis Schroder has had a good spell in the starting unit with Simmons unavailable. Brooklyn already faced Atlanta on Thursday, and Schroder put in a very good performance against this former team with 23 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Simmons' absence has also allowed Dennis Smith Jr. to hit the 20-minute mark in back-to-back games, but he hasn't hit the same heights as Schroder.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin sprained his left ankle against Philadelphia on Friday and wasn't able to finish the game. He soaked in 32 minutes of action before suffering the injury and played well. Martin was Charlotte's lone starter with a positive plus/minus in a 121-114 loss, scoring 12 points and adding four rebounds, two assists, and two blocks to his line. The Hornets also lost Seth Curry (ankle) on Friday and entered the action without Brandon Miller (back), meaning the starting lineup could look very unusual for the team if any of the injuries don't clear up in time for Sunday's contest against Toronto. "I have no idea," said head coach Steve Clifford when asked about the status of Curry and Martin following Friday's game. "... Just hopefully those two guys are Ok. We'll keep our fingers crossed and get ready to go on Sunday."

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry was forced to an early exit on Friday versus Philadelphia due to a right ankle sprain. Making only his fourth start of the season, the veteran sniper logged 23 minutes before leaving. He had five points with two rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Curry was filling in for Brandon Miller (back) in the starting unit. It could now be Bryce McGowens's turn to enter the starting five if Charlotte can't shake off any of its injuries ahead of Sunday's matchup against Toronto. Vasilije Micic is also in a position to benefit. He logged 28 minutes off the bench on Friday and enjoyed a good outing with 13 points, seven assists, and a pair of steals.

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook will be out indefinitely after fracturing his left hand in Friday's 140-115 win over Washington. The former MVP managed to log 10 minutes in the contest, registering six points and an assist with 2-for-3 shooting. Westbrook has been one of the most productive bench players in the league this season, averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists with 1.1 steals. With Westbrook on the shelf, Bones Hyland looks set to re-enter the rotation. He made his first appearance since Jan. 31 on Friday, finishing with two points and seven assists in 16 minutes.